yeah.. Tyre failure could not of been prepared for.. Just one of those things reallly. The tyre would of probably lasted until South Africa at a push. I had no intention of buying tyres in Niarobbery !
I'm carrying WAY too much stuff already. My tool kit is huge compared to most as I always like to be prepared.
A DRZ400 is a lot smaller than most people think and its weight carrying capabilities are very limited. It handles worse than a 650 with even basic luggage.
To be honest, im cursing it every day. It's totally the wrong bike for the trip. I kind of knew that before I left but I got talked into using it by the guy I "was" travelling with. The roads down the east just don't warrant a full on Enduro bike. An XT660/Tenere would be PERFECT for this trip.
Live n learn eh
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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